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Frances Dancoe Obituary

Age 91, of Wilmington, formerly of Charlestown, August 27, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Andrew E. Dancoe. Devoted mother of Bruce L. & Nancy A. Dancoe, and their children, Christopher B. and Brianne F. of Wilmington and Andrew E. Dancoe, Jr. and his children, Jacquelyn M. and Andrew J. of Mansfield. Daughter of the late Thomas & Frances (Fox) Dowd. Sister of Patricia Parker of Florida and Paul & Rita Dowd of Vermont. Relative and friends are invited to attend graveside services on Friday, August 29th at 2:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden, MA. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 28, 2008.

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Jim & Liz Hester

September 22, 2008

Drew, Bruce & Dancoe Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady with a simple outlook on life. She always seemed calm & had the soft voice of a Nun. I always felt like I was in Church when I talked to Frances. She could snap you out of that feeling in a jiffy though. I can still remember her infectious laugh. We are sure she will be missed by the entire family.

Jim & Liz

Fran Moran

August 29, 2008

Bruce, Drew and families:

Frank and I were so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. We have many fond memories of her. She, and all of you, are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jackie (Dancoe) Howard

August 28, 2008

Nana, you always made everything special and wonderful. I will always fondly remember our times in Charlestown. You have always been in my thoughts. May you now be in peace and happiness.

Kathy Brennan McMenimen

August 28, 2008

Our family sends condolences to
Drew, Bruce and the Dancoe family.
Fran and our mother, Kay, were dear friends and next door neighbors for over 40 years. Fran was the Rock of Gibraltar for her family, as our mother was for us. May God hold her
in the Palm of His Hand, and may her
beautiful soul now rest in His Peace.

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